Success, in today’s economy, requires more than just academic
performance. It also requires knowledge of the business
environment and the ability to navigate within it. The purpose of
the
Ancell Mentor Program is to provide students with the knowledge they need to be successful, and the opportunity to network with experienced professionals in their chosen field. The
Ancell Mentor Program is a career building tool. It is not a job placement program.

The Ancell Mentor Program at a Glance

Mentor/Mentee partners will meet at least twice during the semester. Face
to face meetings are encouraged but Skype, email and other ways to meet
are acceptable. Mentor meetings are an opportunity to discuss many
topics, including business
issues, career paths, personal concerns, and professional experiences. Some Mentor activities might include providing an overview of the
Mentor’s company, inviting students to the Mentor’s company, arranging
meetings with company executives, etc. Mentors might also discuss
their work history or what they feel they did that was important to
their success.

Who Can Participate?

Ancell School of Business students who have 45 or more credits, and
are in good standing are invited to participate.
Graduate students are welcome too. We recommend this program for highly motivated students.

Mentor Involvement

If you are an Ancell School business graduate and would like to get involved in the growth and development of
tomorrow's business leaders, contact Elise
Silkowski at (203) 837-8567 or at
Silkowskie@wcsu.edu for more information, or you can visit the link
provided below and register today. You are expected to hold at least two
meetings with your mentee during the course of the semester.

Mentees are expected to attend at least two
meetings per semester which you will schedule with your Mentor. Meetings
can be electronic, by telephone or in-person. You will need to send a
follow up email to
silkowskie@wcsu.edu after each meeting. Students will need to
identify their own goals and objectives for the program and to behave in
a professional and responsible manner.

Ancell School of Business Mission Statement

The Ancell School of Business provides a high quality, affordable
personalized learning environment for
undergraduate and graduate students from Western
Connecticut and the broader region. The Ancell School transforms
students into graduates who are prepared to meet the needs of
employers in our service region and the opportunities and challenges
of the global economy. The Ancell School promotes faculty excellence
in teaching, intellectual contributions and service to professional
and business organizations.
- As adopted on November 22, 2013